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South Dakota’s View on Tariffs, Trump and the Impact on Agriculture

Political pundits Dave Roetman and Aaron Matson weigh in on the bigger issues plaguing South Dakota and the nation

June 11, 2019

Carleen Wild,

What sort of a lasting impact will the President’s threat of a tariff on Mexico have on trade and the future flow of immigration? Our local political pundits, Dave Roetman with the South Dakota GOP and Aaron Matson with the state Democratic Party, understandably do not agree on an answer. Matson believes the President hasn’t done much new to negotiate,…

State Dems, GOP Debate 2020 Presidential Outlook

Sam Parkinson and Dave Roetman also address allegations of improper tactics by a South Dakota Congressman

April 30, 2019

Carleen Wild,

Sam Parkinson, the Executive Director of the State Democratic Party, joined us on the KDLT News Today set one last time before leaving for a new position in Washington, D.C.. He and his counterpart with the state GOP, Dave Roetman, State Finance Director for the State Republican Party, offered insight this week into some of the political news making both…

Pushback – or No Problems for Noem?

Political pundits weigh in the Governor's latest initiatives and first few months in office

April 16, 2019

Carleen Wild,

When it comes to pheasant habitat, or movement on the Keystone XL Pipeline in South Dakota, there are frustrations that perhaps not everyone that should have been at the table on those conversations, was. At least that’s opinion of Sam Parkinson, Executive Director for the State Democratic Party, based on what he’s hearing from others in state government and the…

Political Pundits on Veto Day, Mueller Report

April 3, 2019

Carleen Wild,

While session may be over for South Dakota legislators in 2019, there is still plenty to discuss on the national front. Our pundits Sam and Dave also weigh in on Veto Day, recently held in Pierre. Categories: KDLT News Today Interviews, Local News, News, Politics Tags: Dave Roetman, Politics, sam parkinson, south dakota

Senate Votes Against Trump Border Emergency

March 15, 2019

Associated Press,

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., signs H.J. Res 46, a disapproval resolution that blocks President Trump’s National Emergency declaration, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2019. However, the resolution is expected to be vetoed by President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)WASHINGTON — In a stunning rebuke, a dozen defecting Republicans joined Senate Democrats to block the national…

6 Days Left For SD Lawmakers

March 5, 2019

Simon Floss,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The 2019 legislative session is drawing to a close. Lawmakers have debated bills calling for the legalization of industrial hemp, free speech on college campuses, funding for nursing homes, and many more. Democratic Party Executive Director Sam Parkinson and GOP Finance Director Dave Roetman discussed where various bills currently sit, how they think things might pan…

Governor Noem Holds Priority Tour in Sioux Falls

February 28, 2019

Miranda Paige,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has been vocal about her top priorities for South Dakota these next four years. On Feb. 28, during her 2019 Priority Tour in Sioux Falls, she gave residents a chance to talk with her directly. They voiced their concerns and shared with her their own priorities for South Dakota. During the open forum folks…

Rep. Johnson Talks About South Dakota Hemp

February 24, 2019

Miranda Paige,

SOUTH DAKOTA-The legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota has been a hot-button issue this legislative session. Governor Kristi Noem has expressed her opposition to the growing of hemp. She says the state “isn’t ready” for it yet. She has public safety concerns saying hemp looks like marijuana and officials don’t have a roadside test to measure THC levels. Representative…

Rep. Dusty Johnson Back in South Dakota

February 21, 2019

Miranda Paige,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-It’s already been a busy year in Washington and Congressman Dusty Johnson has been there for it all, while trying to settle into his new role as South Dakota’s US Representative. KDLT’s Miranda Paige caught up with him to see how the new job is going. It’s important to Representative Dusty Johnson that he visits South Dakota. “This…

GOP, Dems Talk Empty Bills, Free Speech on Campus

February 14, 2019

Carleen Wild,

Vehicle bills, or bills without any meaningful content, are introduced each year in the state legislature, so seeing some in the annual line-up is not out of the ordinary in Pierre. But are there more this year than usual? And what might be behind what is essentially considered, common practice? Former Democratic state legislator, Dan Ahlers and South Dakota GOP…

SD Lawmakers & Citizens Weigh in at Legislative Forum

February 10, 2019

Miranda Paige,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-Bills and proposals dealing with hot-button issues are brewing in the South Dakota State Capitol. Before any of them become law, some voters got to weigh in over a cup of coffee with their representatives. Many voters made their voices heard in Sioux Falls on topics such as making early education more widely available. Haley Hoium is a…

A Closer Look at House Bill 1175: Early Learning Advisory Council

February 8, 2019

Miranda Paige,

SIOUX FALLS S.D.- South Dakota lawmakers are considering a measure to address an “early learning” gap that might be affecting kids. Robin Mediger is a kindergarten teacher who has taught at John Harris Elementary for 22 years. She says there are many benefits for students who attend preschool. “They have a big math base, they have literacy foundation and they…

Inside South Dakota Politics: Week of February 5

February 5, 2019

Carleen Wild,

There are a lot of bills in this year’s legislature that the Democratic Party and GOP have not been all that far apart on. There is a need, legislators know, to come together on issues like the nursing home crisis, transparency in government, the meth epidemic, and more. But there are a few bills coming up this week in Pierre…

Minnesota Snow Sculptors Test Limits With Trump Piece

February 1, 2019

Associated Press,

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – A Minnesota team won’t be at the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship this week after two of its proposed pieces – including one depicting President Donald Trump – were denied due to political overtones. The team – Dusty Thune, Kelly Thune and David Aichinger – had created a snow sculpture depicting Trump last year at the…

Political Shifts, Sales Slump Cast Shadow Over Gun Industry

January 22, 2019

Associated Press,

FILE – In this Jan. 19, 2016 file photo, handguns are displayed at the Smith & Wesson booth at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas. When gunmakers and dealers gather this week in Las Vegas for the industry’s largest annual conference, they will be grappling with slumping sales and a shift in politics that many didn’t…

GOP Unveils Fundraising Tool to Match Democrats’ ActBlue

January 22, 2019

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON – The Republican Party believes it finally has its answer to the Democratic fundraising behemoth ActBlue. GOP groups are lending their support to a new donor platform called Patriot Pass, which they say will help the party match and even surpass the organization that sent more than $700 million to Democratic campaigns in 2018. After the Republican Party’s midterm…

Bills to Watch as Legislators Return to Pierre

January 8, 2019

Carleen Wild,

Legislators are back in Pierre for the 2019 Legislative Session and Tuesday’s State of the State is the first of several big speeches to come. Wednesday is the State of the Judiciary and Thursday, the State of the Tribes. Lawmakers will just begin to look at some of the bills before them – including presumptive probation, nursing home funding, a…

Kristi Noem Sworn in as South Dakota’s 33rd Governor

January 5, 2019

Miranda Paige,

PIERRE, S.D.- Saturday, March 5th marked the 2019 South Dakota Inauguration at the state capitol in Pierre. South Dakota lawmakers and leaders were sworn into office but the main event was to welcome in the new governor. Thousands of people gathered at the state capitol to witness history. Kristi Noem was sworn in as the 33rd governor of the State…

Senator Thune Discusses Farm Bill

December 14, 2018

Miranda Paige,

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-On Friday Senator John Thune was in Sioux Falls to talk about the federal farm bill that was just passed by Congress. He met with some of the agricultural organizations that had a lot of input in shaping the bill in the first place. Senator Thune thanked several AG organizations from corn growers to dairy farmers for their…

Trump Says Chief of Staff John Kelly to Leave at Year’s End

December 8, 2018

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job at the end of the year. Trump isn’t saying immediately who will replace Kelly, a retired Marine general who has served as chief of staff since July 2017. But the president says an announcement about a replacement will be coming in the next day…

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South Dakota’s View on Tariffs, Trump and the Impact on Agriculture

Political pundits Dave Roetman and Aaron Matson weigh in on the bigger issues plaguing South Dakota and the nation

State Dems, GOP Debate 2020 Presidential Outlook

Sam Parkinson and Dave Roetman also address allegations of improper tactics by a South Dakota Congressman

Pushback – or No Problems for Noem?

Political pundits weigh in the Governor's latest initiatives and first few months in office

Political Pundits on Veto Day, Mueller Report

Senate Votes Against Trump Border Emergency

6 Days Left For SD Lawmakers

Governor Noem Holds Priority Tour in Sioux Falls

Rep. Johnson Talks About South Dakota Hemp

Rep. Dusty Johnson Back in South Dakota

GOP, Dems Talk Empty Bills, Free Speech on Campus

SD Lawmakers & Citizens Weigh in at Legislative Forum

A Closer Look at House Bill 1175: Early Learning Advisory Council

Inside South Dakota Politics: Week of February 5

Minnesota Snow Sculptors Test Limits With Trump Piece

Political Shifts, Sales Slump Cast Shadow Over Gun Industry

GOP Unveils Fundraising Tool to Match Democrats’ ActBlue

Bills to Watch as Legislators Return to Pierre

Kristi Noem Sworn in as South Dakota’s 33rd Governor

Senator Thune Discusses Farm Bill

Trump Says Chief of Staff John Kelly to Leave at Year’s End

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